Some of them would even sell their own bodies for money.However, Quinn was an exception.Money had no real practical meaning to her.Furthermore, after she had reunited with Charlie, Quinn had already made plans to quit the entertainment circle for good.She wanted to quit the entertainment circle first. After that, once Charlie had already dealt with his current marital issues, she would then marry Charlie before placing all of her focus and attention on her husband and children at home.She had even thought of announcing her withdrawal from the entertainment circle at the concert site when she reached the final stage of her concert tour. She would stay away from all music, film, and television dramas and programs in the future.Therefore, Quinn did not have any interest at all in the kind of collaboration that Sophie had just mentioned.So, Quinn replied bluntly, “I am sorry, Sophie. I have no plans to look for a sponsor for my concert tour. Besides, the relevant promotional
As soon as Jaime heard Quinn’s promise, he was immediately overjoyed.He quickly turned around to look at his sister, Sophie, with a face that was filled with admiration.At this moment, Jaime was genuinely filled with admiration and praise for his sister, Sophie.He knew that although his sister was a few years younger than him, she was even wittier and smarter compared to him!Using charity as a means to persuade Quinn into accepting his collaboration proposal and sponsorship was a solution that Sophie had already come up with earlier.Sophie had already analyzed Quinn thoroughly. She was not short of money, nor was she short of love and affection or even suitors. Therefore, it would not be easy for any ordinary man to try and impress her.Don’t talk about pursuing her. Even if anyone wanted to collaborate with her, it would certainly be a very difficult task.Therefore, Sophie felt that if her brother wanted to impress Quinn, he would have to find another way to impress her.
Quinn smiled slightly before she said, “I will thank Mr. Schulz on behalf of the orphans in Aurous Hill, then.”Jaime hurriedly waved his hand and said, “No, no. This is what I should do. What’s more, I am simply winning favor and influence using this money that I am going to donate. After all, this money was originally intended to be used as a sponsorship fee. So, the person that they should thank is not me, but you, Miss Golding.”Quinn could not help but smile as she said, “Mr. Schulz, since our collaboration details have already been decided, let’s proceed with this after the New Year. I still have something to do now, so I will have to excuse myself.”As soon as Sophie heard this, she quickly stood up as she smiled and said, “Quinn, since you are busy, we will not bother you and keep you any longer!”Quinn nodded slightly before she said, “In that case, I will get someone to see the both of you out first.”After she was done speaking, Quinn called for one of the maids as she
Jaime and Sophie were on the way home. Jaime was driving, and Sophie was sitting in the co-driver seat.It was obvious that Jaime was in a very good mood, and he was smiling from ear to ear.When she saw this, Sophie smiled helplessly as she said, “Brother, since I have already done this for you, you must help me find our benefactor!”Jaime did not hesitate as he blurted out, “Sophie, you can certainly rest assured that I will definitely go all out to help you. Even if I have to watch the surveillance videos until I go blind, I will make sure that I help you find our benefactor!”Sophie nodded in satisfaction as she said, “At least you have a conscience!”At this time, Jaime could not help but sigh as he said, “Sigh… there are truly too many surveillance videos for us to go through. Only both of us have seen how our benefactor looks like, so we cannot ask anyone else for help at all. I really do not know how much time the both of us will have to take to go through all of that info
To make matters worse, since the New Year was coming soon, many employees had already applied for leave to go home for the holiday. The passenger flow in the supermarket had doubled, but the number of employees working was lesser than usual. Therefore, there was a shortage for all of the various jobs in the supermarket.There was a shortage of salespeople, cleaners, and also cashiers. Even the employee responsible for weighing the groceries was far from enough. Anyone who wanted to weigh their groceries would have to wait at least ten minutes in line.When Jacob saw so many people in the supermarket, he was very frustrated, and he said, “Sigh! We should have come out earlier to buy the goods. If that was the case, I could be lying down at home and watching television right now instead. I would not need to come in here and join in the crowd!”“That’s right.” Charlie smiled helplessly before he said, “I wanted to come here yesterday, but Mom got hurt.”Jacob hummed as he said, “Don’t
The commotion immediately attracted Jacob’s attention. He was so bewildered and astonished when he saw his mother.After a long moment, he turned to Charlie and asked, “Hey, Charlie, i-is that my mother? That is my mother, right?”Charlie smiled faintly and said, “Yes, Dad, that is indeed Lady Wilson.”Jacob gaped in shock. “W-Why is she wearing a staff vest?! Did she come to work here?”Charlie nodded. “It seems like it.”Jacob said, baffled, “Something’s wrong. Didn’t Donald Webb give the Wilson family a capital injection? He even bought them the Thompson First villa. They should be living a very prosperous and comfortable life now!”Jacob didn’t know what had happened over the past two days. He didn’t know that Elaine had been kidnapped by his own brother and nephew, and he didn’t even know that Donald had surrendered a considerable part of his family assets and become Albert’s slave. So, of course, he didn’t know how miserable the Wilson family had become over the past two da
Charlie asked, “So, Dad, do you have any plans?”He did not know what Jacob was thinking at this moment. Seeing Jacob’s sorrowful expression, he assumed that Jacob might want to lend Lady Wilson a helping hand.Jacob simply sighed and said, “As her son, it breaks my heart to see my own mother living such a hard-knock life and doing such a tedious job. I should not just sit on my hands and watch.”The next second, he closed his eyes and said, “However, I didn’t see anything! It was nothing but an illusion!”With that, he quickly turned around and said, “Charlie, let’s go buy some fish, shrimp, meat, and eggs. As for the vegetables, let’s buy them at another supermarket. What do you think?”Knowing Jacob’s intention, Charlie immediately smiled and said, “Yes, Dad. I’m thinking the same thing. The vegetables in this supermarket are not so fresh. Let’s go to the wet market later to buy the vegetables! First, let’s go see if they have a larger Boston lobster, and we’ll buy some back!”
Charlie also saw Hannah.When he laid eyes on Hannah’s green vest, he felt that it was somewhat comical. He started wondering what she looked like when she was working at the coal mine back then and if she was given a uniform. He even started to imagine what she would look like in the coal mine uniform.Hannah was feeling very frustrated now, shooting a vengeful glare at Charlie.Charlie was the one who had brought all these miseries upon her. It was he who had ruined it all when she tried to spring a trap on Elaine.That was not all.The worst part was that he had donated all her money to charity and then sent her to the coal mine!When she thought of her wretched moments in the coal mine, she couldn’t help cursing, “This d*mned Charlie! He sent me to that hell hole! I gave up so much when I was there, but what I got in return were STDs and a child! If it were not for him, I wouldn’t be so miserable today…”The more she thought about it, the more agitated she felt toward Charli
The cabbie chuckled. "You're a local yet you're heading to Antique Street right away as soon as you land instead of going home? And you're still saying you're not trying to pick up a killer bargain deal?"Come on, man—it's not just you, I want that too. We cabbies work ourselves to death only for ten thousand per month at best while our friend over there made twenty million in one night. I could keep driving cabs for the rest of my life and still not make that much money."Jacob knew that the cabbie must be talking about Raymond and became even more miserable then, grumbling unhappily, "I'm going to Antique Street for business—I'm not trying to pick up some missed bargain.""No? Then you didn't hear what happened yesterday?"The cabbie was immediately curious, and without waiting for Jacob's answer, he exclaimed happily, "Look, man—it was so ridiculous not even Hollywood would put it in their script. There were these fools who were trying to sell an antique trader a replica, but th
It was nighttime in Dubai as Jacob dragged his weary body from the hotel back to the airport.As he was flying economy this time, he was left sitting at the hard bench near the boarding terminal, waiting for it to open.While he waited, his heart was torn as he tapped into the website of the Aurous Hill Charity Fund, found their donation account, and wired the entire 300 thousand he had made over to them.He had picked the Aurous Hill Charity Fund because the circles of antique collectors in Aurous Hill were all discussing how Raymond had donated half of the 20 million he had made to that same charity fund.After Raymond skyrocketed to prominence in Antique Street and became a star, it could not be denied that people admired his profound ability.However, there were also people who envied his skill in turning the tables just as there were those who were jealous he had made twenty million in a single night.Still, Raymond moved fast—soon after word spread that he had made twenty m
Elaine quickly asked, "Well, what if you can't get it done?"Jacob was apprehensive even as he sighed. "If they really pressed the issue, guess I can't even stay at the Calligraphy and Painting Association now… We will see. If things get bad, I'll just resign. I won't ask for much right now, just as long as I don't have to go to jail."Elaine nodded. "Then you should try to reason things out with Raymond Cole or ask for Charlie's help if push comes to shove. Being humiliated is still better than prison.""Okay!"-It was nighttime at Aurous Hill by the time Elaine and Jacob arrived at their hotel.Charlie and Claire had just had dinner, and Claire pulled out her phone, saying, "I just checked my flight app, and it says my parents should have landed two hours ago. They are probably at the hotel, so I'll check in on them with a video call."She had yet to open her WhatsApp when Elaine called her on a video call.Jacob was planning to check in with Claire and Charlie to put their
Hearing what Jacob had said, Elaine became anxious and pressed him as he hung up, "What's going on? You're leaving? But we just got here! My shoes have just caught Dubai dirt, so why are we leaving so soon—"However, Jacob was wiping the sweat off his brow as he mumbled quietly, "Well, at this point, I have to leave or I won't be vice president anymore."Elaine immediately fumed. "We've been married for half our lives, and this is supposed to be our honeymoon, yet we're just leaving? I've posted about this on social media too—there are plenty of people who're waiting for more posts on our trip!"And don't forget—we spent a lot on our flight tickets and our hotels! The hotel bookings can't be refunded either!"Jacob scowled dolefully. "Well, what can we do? Why don't you stay? I'll go home and get this sorted out first….""Well, how long would that take?" Elaine asked."How should I know?" Jacob sighed, uneasy and annoyed. "Don Albert is saying I have to go back and donate the 300
"But I spent 98 thousand on that bronze sculpture!" Jacob exclaimed in agitation before he knew it. "I made 300 thousand from it, and that means my profit was 200 thousand at best, but I'm supposed to return that to him as well?! That means I'd have lost my own capital too!""I can't help you if you can't bear to part with that money, Mr. Wilson," Don Albert said quietly. "In that case, you'll just have to handle it yourself.""Wait, wait, wait!" Jacob immediately became antsy and cried out right then, "Please, Don Albert! I'll return the money! I'll return it, alright?! The entirety of my profits—202 thousand, okay? At least let me keep the money I spent, okay?""By that reasoning, Mr. Wilson, when a phone scammer is told by the cops to return the money they've made from defrauding, should he be allowed to keep the money he spent on telco charges? ""Oh, I…" Jacob was left stumped and could not come up with an answer.Don Albert then pressed on, "Mr. Wilson, I've offered a prom
"Mr. Wilson, what you boys did was truly heinous!" Don Arnold growled. "I scolded Zachary myself when I found out, and I was the one who told him to post that statement!"Jacob was shocked. "But why, Don Arnold? Are you friends with Raymond Cole?""Never met the guy," Don Arnold replied.That left Jacob even more confused. "Then why are you taking his side?""I've been doing my best to clean up my image over the past couple of years," Don Albert replied coolly. "I rarely get involved in mob business or anything illicit, and everyone in Aurous Hill knows that Zachary is my right-hand man, yet he confessed to committing such a heinous crime behind my back. What is that if not sullying my reputation?"Jacob was left reeling as he didn't expect Don Albert to be so serious, but he quickly explained, "I'm sorry. I didn't expect it to affect you so terribly… It's all Zachary's fault! I wouldn't have been aware that Raymond had returned at all, but he just had to tell me and come up with
At this point, Don Albert could very well be Jacob's personal messiah.Even if he did threaten Zachary with calling Charlie persistently, he actually wouldn't dare call Charlie.After all, how would he start explaining that he was involved in a crime? And telling Charlie was basically telling his daughter—what would they think of him after this? Would he ever be able to hold his head high in the family again?As such, his only option now was to ask Don Albert and see if he would help.What he didn't know was that Don Albert was with Charlie, who had already anticipated Jacob's move.When Jacob realized he couldn't stop Zachary, Jacob would find someone who could, and Don Albert was the best man for the job!To no surprise, Don Albert's phone soon started ringing with a call from Jacob.Don Albert didn't answer right away, however, instead turning toward Charlie as he asked gingerly, "So, shall I stick to your script, Master Wade?"Seeing Charlie nod, he pressed on, "Should I
As soon as Jacob sent the voice message, Mr. Bay called.Jacob quickly answered, asking nervously, "How are things over there, Mr. Bay?""How, you ask…?" Mr. Bay sighed in exasperation. "The entire Calligraphy and Painting Association was demanding your dismissal as soon as Zachary Evans posted his statement, thinking that you have no business being the administrative vice president let alone have a place in the association."Even those officials came asking me questions, and you know how they are—gossipers, every last one of them, always finding out about the juicy stuff instantly even if it's really no big deal. The only excuse I have to stop them is that we don't have the facts, but this issue still needs to be taken care of."So, be straight with me. Were you a part of this? If you don't, do you have any definitive evidence that can refute Zachary's claims?""I… Uh…" Jacob stammered, unable to answer.He certainly wanted to say no, but he had no evidence to back himself up.
Jacob bellowed furiously, "Raymond Cole made over 19 million dollars! From my bronze sculpture! Yet you're telling me to refund that 300 thousand too?! You're just fucking with me, aren't you?!""Well, if you don't like it, just do what you like, then," Zachary replied calmly and quickly hung up before Jacob could answer.Jacob was left twitching and shaking endlessly, and there was no telling if it was from rage or fear.Beside him, Elaine quickly asked, "What did Zachary say, dear? Can he get that bronze sculpture back?"Caught by surprise at her question, Jacob flinched, and his phone slipped out of his grasp.As it seemed to hover in the air, he tried to catch it twice but failed, but Elaine managed to grab it.It was then that she noticed that he was sweating all over his face, and she promptly asked, "What's wrong, dear?"Coming to his senses, Jacob's eyes went wide with rage. "Zachary is trying to kill me! He leaked the whole thing to his Twitter page—it's like he's pulli